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About as important is to learn to use vertical [[thrusters]]. They can make substantial difference when trying to stay out of an enemies frontal view and thus to avoid incoming damage, while still keeping your [[weapons]] on target. Connected to that, know how to use the blue zone, when to leave it and when to return to it.<ref name=":0" />
About as important is to learn to use vertical [[thrusters]]. They can make substantial difference when trying to stay out of an enemies frontal view and thus to avoid incoming damage, while still keeping your [[weapons]] on target. Connected to that, know how to use the blue zone, when to leave it and when to return to it.<ref name=":0" />


=== Chaff, Shield Cell Banks, Heat Sinks ===
=== Chaff, Shield Cell Banks, Heatsinks ===


After that, also know when to use [[chaff]], when to use your [[Shield Cell Bank|shield cell banks]], [[Heat Sink Launcher|heat sinks]] etc.<ref name=":0" />
After that, also know when to use [[chaff]], when to use your [[Shield Cell Bank|shield cell banks]], [[Heatsink Launcher|heatsinks]] etc.<ref name=":0" />


All in all, it's very much a matter of training and experience. You should take a small [[ship]], e.g. any kind of [[Eagle]] or [[Viper]] or the [[Imperial Courier]] and go fighting. Everybody makes mistakes when learning to fight. Mistakes usually are paid for at the rebuy screen. Thus learning in a cheaper ship is advantageous.<ref name=":0" />
All in all, it's very much a matter of training and experience. You should take a small [[ship]], e.g. any kind of [[Eagle]] or [[Viper]] or the [[Imperial Courier]] and go fighting. Everybody makes mistakes when learning to fight. Mistakes usually are paid for at the rebuy screen. Thus learning in a cheaper ship is advantageous.<ref name=":0" />